Author Topic: Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP) (Read 3500905 times)

esoomenona · « **Reply #450 on:** Wed, 27 March 2013, 15:03:00 »

No problem. I dropped a link to it in my signature now as well, so it's easier for ME to get to it... So now I can just point people to my signature (which by the way is getting pretty big... oh well, still meets the requirements!).

mushupork · « **Reply #451 on:** Wed, 27 March 2013, 15:28:14 »

very cool - thanks. Where did you get that key pulling tool?

SmallFry · « **Reply #452 on:** Wed, 27 March 2013, 15:30:07 »

Those are from The_Beast.

esoomenona · « **Reply #453 on:** Wed, 27 March 2013, 15:30:17 »

They were offered by The_Beast when he first sold the custom Poker plates. They sold out very quickly. He has talked about possibly offering more, possibly in conjunction with a lube station.

esoomenona · « **Reply #454 on:** Thu, 28 March 2013, 07:34:32 »

Do switches have to be installed from the bottom of a plate or is it possible to push them in from the top?

jdcarpe · « **Reply #455 on:** Thu, 28 March 2013, 08:26:36 »

You have to push them into the top of the plate. That's why you can't remove the plate without desoldering all the switches.

mushupork · « **Reply #456 on:** Thu, 28 March 2013, 15:19:38 »

I mixed up my terms - I have a plate mounted board not PCB ( it is a QFR) so I would need to desolder the switches. I can't just swap springs and stems.

esoomenona · « **Reply #457 on:** Thu, 28 March 2013, 19:27:07 »

Quote from: jdcarpe on Thu, 28 March 2013, 08:26:36

You have to push them into the top of the plate. That's why you can't remove the plate without desoldering all the switches.

So you insert the stem down from the top? Sorry, just want to make sure I understand so I can do it right.

Dubsgalore · « **Reply #458 on:** Thu, 28 March 2013, 19:28:07 »

are there any pbt sets fully compatible with leopolds?

jdcarpe · « **Reply #459 on:** Thu, 28 March 2013, 19:42:51 »

Quote from: esoomenona on Thu, 28 March 2013, 19:27:07

Quote from: jdcarpe on Thu, 28 March 2013, 08:26:36
You have to push them into the top of the plate. That's why you can't remove the plate without desoldering all the switches.
So you insert the stem down from the top? Sorry, just want to make sure I understand so I can do it right.

A picture is worth 1000 words...

esoomenona · « **Reply #460 on:** Thu, 28 March 2013, 19:54:36 »

Indeed! Looks like the time is nearing to slice at my Phantom's case. Thanks, jd.

remedyhalopc · « **Reply #461 on:** Fri, 29 March 2013, 01:08:34 »

Is there any custom keyboard controllers for the QFR similar to a teensy available or in the works?

SmallFry · « **Reply #462 on:** Fri, 29 March 2013, 01:09:55 »

IIRC, Biphany was going to work on one after the Full Filco controller, but I don't know for sure, ping him to be sure.

Sifo · « **Reply #463 on:** Fri, 29 March 2013, 01:10:13 »

I think there's one in the works from bpiphany

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=39146.0

SmallFry · « **Reply #464 on:** Fri, 29 March 2013, 01:11:12 »

Quote from: Sifo on Fri, 29 March 2013, 01:10:13

I think there's one in the works from bpiphany

http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=39146.0

Beat ya to it.

MJ45 · « **Reply #465 on:** Mon, 01 April 2013, 14:03:00 »

I have a Ducky YotD and I'm thinking about a changing the led's color. Are most keyboards the same forward voltage? I would like to swap with another keyboard brand, because of it nice color.

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #466 on:** Mon, 01 April 2013, 14:13:48 »

Quote from: MJ45 on Mon, 01 April 2013, 14:03:00

I have a Ducky YotD and I'm thinking about a changing the led's color. Are most keyboards the same forward voltage? I would like to swap with another keyboard brand, because of it nice color.

You want to swap the LED or you want to swap the badging/labeling on the case?

IvanIvanovich · « **Reply #467 on:** Mon, 01 April 2013, 17:45:29 »

Most LED fV depend on the color, and generally range from 1.8 to 3.4. If sticking with the same color family you are probably going to be ok like blue to green, but blue to red for example can require some extra resistors and such unless you really hunt hard for some red with a high fV which are out there but can be difficult to source. Using colored lens is one of easier ways to avoid the fV issue as they are usually in the same 3-3.4 range regardless of lens color.

L4yercake · « **Reply #468 on:** Mon, 01 April 2013, 17:53:19 »

.........................

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #469 on:** Mon, 01 April 2013, 17:56:31 »

I believe that whatever you program into your KMAC should be saved into the board's firmware so it should be the same on every computer until you decide to change it.

metalliqaz · « **Reply #470 on:** Mon, 01 April 2013, 19:22:42 »

Yes, obviously

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #471 on:** Mon, 01 April 2013, 20:40:06 »

Stupid question incoming:

I know that Matias switches should be sold on their site but I really cannot find them. Are they out of stock or are they buried somewhere on the site?

lazerpointer · « **Reply #472 on:** Mon, 01 April 2013, 23:51:03 »

Here's one for you guys;

I want to get a Matias mini tactile pro from their website, then use the key caps from my Ducky 1087 to make it a "Windows" keyboard. Any problems with this?? (like different stabilizers or something. maybe certain keys won't fit? it looks like they will all fit to me, from a quick glance...)

iri · « **Reply #473 on:** Tue, 02 April 2013, 00:03:31 »

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Mon, 01 April 2013, 20:40:06

Stupid question incoming:

I know that Matias switches should be sold on their site but I really cannot find them. Are they out of stock or are they buried somewhere on the site?

removed from the site

MJ45 · « **Reply #474 on:** Tue, 02 April 2013, 00:22:44 »

Quote from: IvanIvanovich on Mon, 01 April 2013, 17:45:29

Most LED fV depend on the color, and generally range from 1.8 to 3.4. If sticking with the same color family you are probably going to be ok like blue to green, but blue to red for example can require some extra resistors and such unless you really hunt hard for some red with a high fV which are out there but can be difficult to source. Using colored lens is one of easier ways to avoid the fV issue as they are usually in the same 3-3.4 range regardless of lens color.

Thanks for the info, I didn't know the fV differs with color family's. After my post I opened the case and measured it with a DVM and it was 1.238v hi brightness to 0.832v low. My Ducky Yotd has purple (but look more like pink) I like blue better but the one tried for a test it was 3.6fV and too dim even on hi level setting. I'll have to rethink the change to similar color or reconsider the change.

Melvang · « **Reply #475 on:** Tue, 02 April 2013, 14:46:31 »

What program do you guys use to do keycap prototypes for IC's to show legend font/size and colors?

Melvang

ping111 · « **Reply #476 on:** Tue, 02 April 2013, 14:55:28 »

Where do you get those tiny, pixelly keyboards in some people's sigs?

Melvang · « **Reply #477 on:** Tue, 02 April 2013, 15:07:36 »

^ I second that one

codyeatworld · « **Reply #478 on:** Tue, 02 April 2013, 15:09:55 »

Keyboard Pixel Art
http://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=19113.0

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #479 on:** Tue, 02 April 2013, 21:12:25 »

Quote from: Melvang on Tue, 02 April 2013, 14:46:31

What program do you guys use to do keycap prototypes for IC's to show legend font/size and colors?

Melvang

Not sure how people do fonts. I think batman (sp?) does a lot of renders? I know karporkle has done renders for the Raindrop and Phantom Sticker GB. But try matt30's color scheme tool out.

And I have a question. Does the ergodox have a plate? Do they accept pcb or plate mounted switches?

jdcarpe · « **Reply #480 on:** Tue, 02 April 2013, 21:20:28 »

Quote from: CPTBadAss on Tue, 02 April 2013, 21:12:25

And I have a question. Does the ergodox have a plate? Do they accept pcb or plate mounted switches?

Yes, an acrylic one. And yes, both.

calavera · « **Reply #481 on:** Tue, 02 April 2013, 23:52:27 »

Does anyone have a link to Signature plastic's ABS color samples? I'm in need of their various gray colors.

Jocelyn · « **Reply #482 on:** Wed, 03 April 2013, 00:01:13 »

http://www.keycapsdirect.com/abscolors.php

calavera · « **Reply #483 on:** Wed, 03 April 2013, 03:49:12 »

Quote from: Jocelyn on Wed, 03 April 2013, 00:01:13

http://www.keycapsdirect.com/abscolors.php

You are awesome! thanks!!

metalliqaz · « **Reply #484 on:** Wed, 03 April 2013, 22:35:58 »

Why is it called "ergodox" if Dox didn't design it? Says on the board that bpiphany designed it.

L4yercake · « **Reply #485 on:** Wed, 03 April 2013, 22:41:44 »

Quote

The ErgoDox is a DIY keyboard project initiated by the user Dox...

F u r u y á · « **Reply #486 on:** Wed, 03 April 2013, 22:43:24 »

Is bpiphany PrinsValium?

jdcarpe · « **Reply #487 on:** Wed, 03 April 2013, 22:52:59 »

Quote from: F u r u y á on Wed, 03 April 2013, 22:43:24

Is bpiphany PrinsValium?

Yes.

Capitalistix · « **Reply #488 on:** Wed, 03 April 2013, 23:05:25 »

Wow wish I'd seen this thread before! Hahaha.

Does anyone know where I could get one of the US flag caps in this picture? (The blue one that looks like the starfield)

Halverson · « **Reply #489 on:** Wed, 03 April 2013, 23:08:57 »

Quote from: Capitalistix on Wed, 03 April 2013, 23:05:25

Wow wish I'd seen this thread before! Hahaha.

Does anyone know where I could get one of the US flag caps in this picture? (The blue one that looks like the starfield)

Show Image

I got a red one same as that from SP crap bags. Would be neat to know if they were made for something or just an experiment.

Jocelyn · « **Reply #490 on:** Wed, 03 April 2013, 23:18:01 »

Quote from: Capitalistix on Wed, 03 April 2013, 23:05:25

Wow wish I'd seen this thread before! Hahaha.

Does anyone know where I could get one of the US flag caps in this picture? (The blue one that looks like the starfield)

Isn't that photo from someone's f/s thread? I feel like they may still have that cap and I searched for the thread, but was unable to find it.

Capitalistix · « **Reply #491 on:** Thu, 04 April 2013, 00:02:46 »

Quote from: Jocelyn on Wed, 03 April 2013, 23:18:01

Quote from: Capitalistix on Wed, 03 April 2013, 23:05:25
Wow wish I'd seen this thread before! Hahaha.

Does anyone know where I could get one of the US flag caps in this picture? (The blue one that looks like the starfield)

Isn't that photo from someone's f/s thread? I feel like they may still have that cap and I searched for the thread, but was unable to find it.

I appreciate that Jocelyn! It was actually from GupGup'd thread, and he has since sold it ;/

Do they still offer these "crap bags"? I find it strange that the Hammer and Sickle are readily available from sites and yet Old Glory gets the crap bag only >:{ lol

remedyhalopc · « **Reply #492 on:** Thu, 04 April 2013, 00:33:29 »

does anyone know what type of LEDs I should be buying for my QFR? I want to get a less bright or less harsh color. Maybe Amber or blue.

iri · « **Reply #493 on:** Thu, 04 April 2013, 05:55:02 »

how many leds does the qfr have? will desoldering / soldering back the switches for a mod be pain in the arse?

remedyhalopc · « **Reply #494 on:** Thu, 04 April 2013, 05:58:42 »

3 LEDs.

I enjoyed desoldering/soldering on my QFR. Make sure you set aside 5-6 hours if its your first time doing something like this. You will be slow, and it's better you take your time on it anyway.

iri · « **Reply #495 on:** Thu, 04 April 2013, 06:03:23 »

hmmm, i can desolder a 104 in an hour or so. qfr is a tkl board, isn't it?

CPTBadAss · « **Reply #496 on:** Thu, 04 April 2013, 06:13:52 »

Quote from: iri on Thu, 04 April 2013, 06:03:23

hmmm, i can desolder a 104 in an hour or so. qfr is a tkl board, isn't it?

Yes, the QFR is a TKL board.

Quote from: Capitalistix on Thu, 04 April 2013, 00:02:46

I appreciate that Jocelyn! It was actually from GupGup'd thread, and he has since sold it ;/

Do they still offer these "crap bags"? I find it strange that the Hammer and Sickle are readily available from sites and yet Old Glory gets the crap bag only >:{ lol

Crap bags from Signature Plastics seem to only be sold at year's end. They don't all contain the same caps; it's a random selection. Even if you got the crap bag, you might not get the Starfield cap. And that cap might've been a prototype or a one-off and someone decided they weren't happy with it for whatever reason. Those multiple tiny stars might be really hard to mold whereas the hammer and sickle might be easier.

omgFiRE · « **Reply #497 on:** Thu, 04 April 2013, 06:18:07 »

Quote from: iri on Thu, 04 April 2013, 06:03:23

hmmm, i can desolder a 104 in an hour or so. qfr is a tkl board, isn't it?

Try heat gun, it should help clear pcb of switches in few minutes.

WhiteFireDragon · « **Reply #498 on:** Thu, 04 April 2013, 06:35:27 »

Quote from: omgFiRE on Thu, 04 April 2013, 06:18:07

Quote from: iri on Thu, 04 April 2013, 06:03:23
hmmm, i can desolder a 104 in an hour or so. qfr is a tkl board, isn't it?
Try heat gun, it should help clear pcb of switches in few minutes.

Terrible advice, unless you'd rather have melted switches.

omgFiRE · « **Reply #499 on:** Thu, 04 April 2013, 06:43:08 »

Quote from: WhiteFireDragon on Thu, 04 April 2013, 06:35:27

Terrible advice, unless you'd rather have melted switches.

Of course, it is only applicable, if you don't care about old switches, and you value your time.

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Author Topic: Simple Questions, Simple Answers (FAQ in the OP) (Read 3500905 times)